Cucurella to the rescue again to keep Chelsea on Champions League track
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 16: Marc Cucurella and Moises Caicedo of Chelsea celebrate victory following the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United FC at Stamford Bridge on May 16, 2025 in London, England.
Chelsea will have defender Marc Cucurella to thank if they hit their target of qualifying for next season's Champions League.
The tenacious, bushy-haired Spaniard once again popped up to score a vital goal as the Londoners beat Manchester United 1-0 on Friday, leaving them on the cusp of returning to Europe's elite competition.
Cucurella powered a header past Andre Onana in the 71st minute, latching on to a perfect cross by Reece James as the two Chelsea wing backs combined to pierce United's defence.
The goal settled the nerves of the home players and supporters who...